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That women serving, or formerly serving, in the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina are extended the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 29, 1995, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated on the One Hundredth Year of Women in Legislatures.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3539 -- Rep. Allison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ONE HUNDREDTH YEAR OF WOMEN IN LEGISLATURES AND THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS WOMEN SERVING, OR FORMERLY SERVING, IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, HAVE MADE TO OUR LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly recognize the One Hundredth Year of Women in Legislatures; and

Whereas, the General Assembly proudly recognizes the women serving, or formerly serving, in our State Legislature for their accomplishments; and

Whereas, these women have served diligently, enthusiastically, and have devoted most of their lives to their communities and our great State; and

Whereas, their knowledge, expertise, and wise leadership are valuable tools to carry South Carolina into the twenty-first century; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, would like to congratulate the following:

Senator Mary G. Ellis

Representative Harriet F. Johnson

Representative Emma Jane McDermott

Representative Martha T. Fitzgerald

Representative Ruby G. Wesson

Representative Ruth Williams

Representative Carolyn E. Frederick

Senator Thomasine Grayson Mason

Representative Sherry Shealy

Senator Sherry Shealy Martschink

Representative Irene K. Rudnick

Representative Norma C. Russell

Senator Norma C. Russell

Representative Jewel S. Baskin

Representative Juanita W. Goggins

Representative Jean H. Toal

Supreme Court Justice Jean H. Toal

Representative Joyce C. Hearn

Representative Ferdinan B. (Nancy) Stevenson

Lieutenant Governor Ferdinan B. (Nancy) Stevenson

Representative Sylvia K. Dreyfus

Representative Jean B. Meyers

Representative Lois M. Eargle

Representative Virginia L. Crocker

Representative Jean L. Harris

Representative Juanita M. White

Senator Elizabeth J. Patterson

Senator Nell W. Smith

Representative Mary P. Miles

Representative Harriet H. Keyserling

Representative Donna A. Moss

Representative Denny W. Neilson

Representative Sara V. Shelton

Representative Lucille S. Whipper

Representative Carole C. Wells

Representative Candy Y. Waites

Representative Rebecca D. "Becky" Meacham

Representative Annette D. Young

Representative Kimberly T. Burch

Representative Alma W. Byrd

Representative Levola S. Taylor

Senator Linda H. Short

Representative Merita A. Allison

Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter

Representative Margaret J. Gamble

Representative June L. Shissias

Representative Molly M. Spearman

Representative Lynn Seithel

Representative Elsie Rast Stuart

Representative Paula H. Thomas

Representative Maggie W. Glover

Senator Maggie W. Glover

Representative Holly A. Cork

Senator Holly A. Cork

Representative Brenda Council

Representative Kathleen G. Kempe

Representative Sarah G. Manly

Whereas, the General Assembly, by this resolution, extends their sincerest appreciation to all of these women who have unselfishly served our Palmetto State. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, recognizes the One Hundredth Year of Women in Legislatures and the many contributions women serving, or formerly serving, in various capacities in the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the above-named women or their immediate families.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3540 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE REVEREND ULYSSES DURHAM ON HIS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH IN LIBERTY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3541 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE REVEREND MICHAEL S. HAMLET, OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING MINISTRY DURING TEN YEARS OF SERVICE AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN NORTH SPARTANBURG.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3542 -- Reps. McElveen, Richardson, G. Brown, Canty, Keyserling, Neal and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO MAKE AVAILABLE FUNDS FROM ALL POSSIBLE SOURCES TO ASSIST LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN COMBATTING FURTHER MILITARY BASE CLOSURES IN THIS STATE.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3543 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Walker, Wells, D. Smith, Lanford, Davenport and Allison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FROM FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 SURPLUS REVENUES THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A REHABILITATION FACILITY FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT LOCATED IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3544 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND THE UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3545 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAXIMUM CHARGES WHICH MAY BE CHARGED A SUBSCRIBER WHEN A COUNTY IMPLEMENTS A 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO CHARGE SUBSCRIBERS WITH A MAXIMUM OF TEN LOCAL EXCHANGE LINES A CHARGE WHICH IS LESS THAN OTHER SUBSCRIBERS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3546 -- Rep. McTeer: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO OFFICES BY ADDING SECTION 7A SO AS TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES TO BE DEVOLVED ONTO OTHER STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL DIRECT BY LAW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3547 -- Reps. Meacham, A. Young, Moody-Lawrence, Bailey, Wright, Seithel, Allison, Cotty, Stille, Law and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHOSE CHILD OR WARD WILL REACH THE AGE OF FOUR, FIVE, OR SIX BEFORE THE END OF DECEMBER OF A PARTICULAR SCHOOL YEAR MAY ELECT TO HAVE THAT CHILD BEGIN FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN, FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN, OR THE FIRST GRADE AS APPLICABLE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3548 -- Reps. McElveen and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREREQUISITES FOR

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3549 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITS AND PERMIT ISSUANCE UNDER THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT", SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CLEAN-UP COSTS AND RESTORATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPAIRMENT ARISING FROM A FACILITY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 3550 -- Reps. Phillips, Moody-Lawrence, Canty, Govan, McKay, Quinn, Wilkes, Walker, Koon, Spearman, Hallman, Wilder, Littlejohn, Simrill, McCraw, Fulmer, S. Whipper, Stuart, Cromer, Shissias, Stille, Sharpe, L. Whipper, Kelley, Delleney, Gamble, Anderson, Mason and Riser: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY ALLIANCE ACT OF 1995" TO ATTACK THE PROBLEMS OF JUVENILE CRIME AND SCHOOL SAFETY INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 143 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TRAINING OF SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF TO PREVENT STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO INSTITUTE IN EACH SCHOOL CASE MANAGEMENT TEAMS TO WORK AS UNITS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS DISPLAYING SIGNS OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR, TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLECT DATA IDENTIFYING THE BEST PRACTICES IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PILOT TEST A CLUSTER SCHOOL CONCEPT IN URBAN AND RURAL SETTINGS IN HIGH CRIME AREAS, TOGETHER WITH A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OF INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION, TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3551 -- Reps. J. Brown, Davenport, Hines, Clyburn, Byrd, Breeland and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MINIMUM OF ONE CREDIT HOUR IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3552 -- Reps. Jennings, Tucker, Baxley, Chamblee, Stuart, Canty, Richardson, Askins, Inabinett, Littlejohn, Meacham, Sandifer, Lanford, Wofford, Herdklotz, Moody-Lawrence, Quinn, Law, Sheheen, McCraw, Whatley, Shissias, Kirsh, Fleming, Stille, Limbaugh, Lloyd, Huff, Cain, Seithel, Hines, Wells, Allison, Vaughn, Davenport, Tripp, Easterday, D. Smith, Dantzler, J. Harris, Klauber and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 TO TITLE 56 SO AS TO REQUIRE MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO DISCLOSE POST-MANUFACTURING DAMAGES AND REPAIRS IN WRITING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS, TO REQUIRE MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS TO DISCLOSE TO MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASERS IN WRITING NEW CAR DAMAGES WHICH EXCEED THREE PERCENT OF THE "MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE", AND TO DEFINE "MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE".

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3553 -- Reps. Keyserling, Fair, Limehouse, Hines, Cotty, Cain, Herdklotz, Harvin, Harrison, Jennings, White, Delleney, Meacham, Cromer, Rogers, G. Brown, Canty, Jaskwhich, Limbaugh, McMahand, L. Whipper, Cobb-Hunter, Simrill, Baxley, Law, Neal, Cooper, Kirsh, S. Whipper, Rice, Allison, J. Young, Kelley, Inabinett, Govan, McCraw, Richardson, McTeer, Moody-Lawrence, Kinon, Kennedy, Trotter,

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 3554 -- Reps. Klauber, Canty, Herdklotz, Littlejohn, Cain, Shissias, Kelley, Chamblee and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN OPTICAL SCANNER USED BY ANY RETAIL VENDOR OVERCHARGES FOR AN ITEM PURCHASED, THE PURCHASER IS ENTITLED TO A REFUND OF THREE TIMES THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE ITEM OR FIVE DOLLARS, WHICHEVER IS LESS, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3555 -- Reps. Keegan, Cotty, Richardson, Quinn, Carnell, Limbaugh, Kelley, Fulmer, Thomas, T. Brown, Vaughn, Hines, Easterday, Worley, Chamblee, Riser, Lanford and Harwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-380, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF THE 10.34 CENT GASOLINE TAX, SO AS TO DEDICATE THE TAX EXCLUSIVELY FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3557 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CIVIC ORGANIZATION WHICH IS TAX EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(c)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE IS ALSO NOT REQUIRED TO FILE THESE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

Rep. PHILLIPS moved that the House do now adjourn.

Rep. CROMER demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Baxley           Breeland         Brown, J.
Byrd             Cave             Hines
Howard           Inabinett        Lloyd
McMahand         Moody-Lawrence   Phillips
Rogers           Stoddard         Whipper, L.
Whipper, S.      White

Allison          Bailey           Brown, H.
Brown, T.        Cato             Chamblee
Clyburn          Cotty            Cromer
Dantzler         Davenport        Delleney
Easterday        Elliott          Fair
Fleming          Fulmer           Gamble
Hallman          Harrell          Harris, J.
Harvin           Haskins          Herdklotz
Huff             Hutson           Jaskwhich
Jennings         Keegan           Kelley
Kennedy          Keyserling       Kinon
Klauber          Knotts           Lanford
Law              Limbaugh         Limehouse
Littlejohn       Marchbanks       Mason
McElveen         McKay            Meacham
Neilson          Quinn            Rhoad
Rice             Richardson       Robinson
Sandifer         Seithel          Sheheen
Shissias         Simrill          Smith, R.
Stuart           Thomas           Tripp
Trotter          Vaughn           Walker
Wells            Whatley          Wilder
Wilkins          Witherspoon      Wofford
Wright           Young, A.        Young, J.

So, the House refused to adjourn.

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